Print this pageAdditional Steel Topics
D. Matthew Stuart, P.E., S.E., F.ASCE, SECB
Course Outline
This one hour course includes the following information:
1. Asymmetrical Diaphragms
2. Axial Shortening of Columns
3. Circular or Infinite Load Path Framing
4. Braced Frames vs. Moment Frames
5. 9th Edition Allowable Stress Design vs. 13th Edition Allowable Strength Design
6. Flexible Moment Connections (FMC)
7. Fire Resistance of Structural Steel as Restrained Construction
8. Special Lateral Resisting System Issues:
a. Braced Frame/Shearwall and Moment Frame Interaction
b. Eccentrically Braced Frames
c. Shearwall and Vertical Bracing Configurations
9. Miscellaneous:
a. RFI’s
b. Corrosion
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
RE: AISC Design Guidelines
Please note that this course and the corresponding quiz were developed when the referenced AISC Design Guidelines could be downloaded for free from the AISC website. You now currently have to be a member of AISC to download the Design Guidelines referenced in the course material and quiz for free. Therefore if you are not a member of AISC, or even if you already are, and have any questions concerning the material in the course that is referenced to an AISC Design Guideline, please feel free to contact the author directly for assistance at: mstuart@pennoni.com.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Understand the basics of asymmetrical flexible diaphragm design;
- Become knowledgeable of the axial shortening phenomenon in steel columns;
- Become familiar with the pitfalls of curricular framing schemes;
- Understand the advantages of braced framing versus moments resisting frames;
- Become aware of the actual difference between the AISC 9th Edition ASD and the 13th Edition ASD;
- Become familiar with FMC structures;
- Gain an understanding of fire resistant criteria for restrained steel structure;
- Become knowledgeable of special issues relating to lateral resisting system; and
- Become exposed to construction RFI’s.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for structural engineers and architects.
Benefit to Attendees
A student of this course will gain an understanding of a number of different special topics relating to steel framed structures. Knowledge of these topics will enhance the breath and overall understanding of steel framed structures.
Course Introduction
The purpose of this course is to introduce the user to a number of special topics that relate to steel framed structures as delineated on the Course Outline above.
Course Content
In this lesson, you are required to study the course content in the following document:
Additional Steel Topics (a PDF file, 4.3 MB)
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Course Summary
This course provides insights into a number of special topics that relate to steel framed structures as delineated on the Course Outline above.
Related Links
For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following website:
www.aisc.com
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
